finally finished, well nearly! just need to fit the single akra and make up some header pipes... this wont be for another month as I'll be overseas till then. will keep you guys updated on the actual handling. all up the front end is 1.5" higher with the forks dropped down the way I have them (1.5" above the top triple clamp). All up the only machining I had to get done (apart from making up the 2 alloy plates), was getting the fork leg drilled and threaded to fit the xt axle...

hope this info helps anyone else looking into doing a fork swap...

the end product: